Irwin Scott A, Ferris Frank D
Psychiatry Programs, The Institute for Palliative Medicine at San Diego Hospice, San Diego, California 92103, USA.
Can J Psychiatry. 2008 Nov;53(11):713-24. doi: 10.1177/070674370805301103.
The need for psychiatrists to work with patients and families living with chronic life-threatening illnesses has never been greater. Further, psychiatrists may find exciting work within the relatively new field of palliative care, which is devoted to the prevention and relief of all suffering. Increasingly, individuals are living longer with multiple issues that cause suffering, interfere with their lives, and often lead to psychosocial sequelae. To ensure state-of-the-art care for patients and families throughout an illness and any ensuing bereavement period, many experienced psychiatrists are needed as consultants to, and as members of, interdisciplinary palliative care teams. This need presents limitless opportunities for psychiatrists to care for patients, provide education, and engage in research. The potential to make a difference is great.
精神科医生与患有慢性危及生命疾病的患者及其家属合作的需求从未如此迫切。此外，精神科医生可能会在相对较新的姑息治疗领域找到令人兴奋的工作，该领域致力于预防和减轻所有痛苦。越来越多的人带着多种导致痛苦、干扰生活并常常引发心理社会后遗症的问题活得更长。为了在疾病全过程及随后的哀伤期为患者及其家属提供最先进的护理，需要许多经验丰富的精神科医生作为跨学科姑息治疗团队的顾问和成员。这种需求为精神科医生提供了照顾患者、开展教育和进行研究的无限机会。产生影响的潜力巨大。
